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Royal Arch.
records with that profundity of sound critical analysis which has rendered him universally known in the literary Masonic world , both in Europe and America . Considering that his
leisure time is devoted to Masonic researches and historical essays which have great and just claims to our consideration . Considering also , that the eminent services of that laborious
brother in disseminating light , truth arid knowledge of our order—his unwearied exertions at all times to uphold by example and by word the dignity , prestige , and importance of our ancient fraternity as well as to promote the welfare of
the Craft at large , justly and deservedly entitle him to some acknowledgement of our grateful and effectionate regard and esteem . AVe therefore , cordially propose , that the dignity of an Hononary member of this chapter be conferred upon our distinguished and worthy Brother and
Companion , AV . J . Hughan , of Truro , Cornwall . All business being concluded , the chapter was closed in due form , and the Companions adjourned to refreshments , and a most agreeable evening was spent , the toast of the two Hon . Members , Dr . H . Hopkins , and AV . J . Hughan , was hot forgotten .
ISLE OF MAN . DOUGLAS . —Athole . Chapter , ( No . 1004 ) . — The annual installation ceremony in connection with the Royal Arch Chapter of the Athole Lodge , 1004 , took place on Tuesday , 2 nd inst .,
at four o ' clock . The Principals installed were Comps . R . Tuton , Z . j AVebb , II . ; and J . J . Harwood , J ., the retiring Principal being Comp . H . P . Mayle , P . Z , G . M . Lofffiouse , P . Z ., acted as the Installinsr Master of the three
Principals , and did his work 111 the admirable letter perfect style for which he is distinguished amongst local Masons . He was ably assisted by Comps . E . AV . Stocker , P . Z . of Southport Chapter , 613 ; and H . P . Mavle , P . Z . of the
Athole Chapter . At the conclusion of the ceremony of installation , the newly-installed First principal exalted Bro . J . Lambert into Royal Arch Masonry , Comp . AV . Harris ably fulfilling the office of P . S ., and G . M . Lofthouse , P . Z .,
giving the concluding lecture in a most impressive manner . The newly-invested officers of the chapter were Comps . G . C . Heron , P . S . j T . Handley , S . E . and Treas . ; J . Berrill , S . N . ; and J . Lanaghan , Janitor . The banquet took
place the same evening at the A ictoria Hotel , where a most elegant repast was prepared for the companions by the proprietor , Mr . T . Martin . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , Comp . E . AV . Stocker , P . Z ., replying for
the " visitors , ' took occasion to remark upon the praiseworthy efficiency displayed by all who had taken prominent part in the ceremony of the evening , making particular mention of the exaltation ceremony , performed by the newlyinstalled Z ., Comp . R . Tuton , as being
something unusual and noteworthy , and as speaking well for his zeal ami alacrity in mastering the duties of his office . Altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent by the companions of the Chapter ; the proceedings were conducted in such a manner as to warrant a belief in the steady and sure advance of the principles of the Masonic order in Douglas .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
KENT . DOVER . —Dover and . 'Cinque Ports Lodge ( No . J 52 . )—For some years past Freemasonry has been advancing with great rapidity in Dover , and on Thursday afternoon a Mark Masters' Lodge ( Dover and Cinque Ports , No . 152 ) , was inaugurated with much success at Northumberland
House , the residence of Bro . AV . Forster . There were present V . AV . Bro . Binckes , G . M . S ., P . G . J . AV . ; and Bros . Burgess , 7 ; Finch , 129 ; Stanley , 84 ; Fuhr , 129 ; G . Page , 129 ; Le Forest , 7 ?; Captain Athorpe , R . E . 86 ; Osment ,
Fairthough , AV . M ., 147 ; G . J . Smith , 129 ; Stretch , 84 ; Forster , 199 ; T . A . Terson , 199 : AVilson , 199 ; Baker , 199 ; Prebble , 1 , 208 : Elms , 199 ; Igglesden , 199 ; T . AA . Fry , 199 ; Tucker , Evans , 1 , 09 6 ; Grunwald , 199 ; and
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King , 199 . The consecration was most admirably performed by Bro . Binckes , who also advanced twelve brethren to the degree of M . M . M . Bro . Fairthough was installed as AV . M . of the Cinque Ports Lodge , and he appointed the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . Stanley , S . AV . :
Osment , J . AV . ; Magrath , M . O . ; Fuhr , S . O . ; Forster , Registrar of Marks and Treasurer ; T . A . Terson , Hon . Secretary and S . D . ; AAllson , J . D . ; Baker , D . S . ; and King , Tyler . The brethren then adjourned to the Harp Hotel , where a magnificent banquet was prepared by
Bro . Fry . The whole aflair was a most brilliant success , mainly through the exertions of Bros . T . A . Terson , and Forster , who , we are pleased to observe , are elected to the respective offices of Secretary and Treasurer . Thanks are due to Bro . Forster for the use of his drawing-room ,
which was handsomely decorated tor the occasion . Meetings will be held monthly . From twenty to thirty members have already been enrolled , and we feel confident that the lodge will shortly become one ofthe most flourishing and influential in the country .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
PREMIER CONCLAVE OF ENGLAND . —The anniversary assembly of this conclave was held at Freemasons Tavem , on the 3 rd inst ., and was well attended . Sir Knt . Angelo J . Lewis , ALA . the M . P . S . presided , and was supported by Sir Knts . AV . E . Gumbleton , J . P . G . H . C . ; Revd . C
AV . Spencer Stanhope , AV . II . Hubbard , J . G . Marsh , and other distinguished members of the order . After the usual ballot , Bro . Percival Reginald Hobson was installed as a Knight of this ancient branch of chivalry , and proclaimed accordingly , the historical oration being given
hy the High Prelate , Rev . C . AV . Spencer Stanhope . The M . P . S . then called upon Sir Knt . Cubitt , P . M . P . S . to present Sir Knt . G . Kenning , M . P . S . Elect , for enthronement , and the usual questions having been asked and satisfactorily responded , to the M . P . S . Elect was
enthroned by his predecessor , Sir Knt . Lewis in a very able manner . Sir Knt . Moss was then inducted into thc chair of Viceroy , to which he had been elected—and the officers were invested as follows : Sir Knts . E . Sillifant , S . G . ; G . A . Taylor , J . G . ; J . AV . Barrett , II . G . ; T . Cubitt ,
P . M . P . S ., Treas . ; R . AV . Little , P . M . P . S ., Rec . ; T . B . Yeoman . II . P . ; Rev . C . AV . Spencer Stanhope , Orator ; H . Parker , Org . ; G . S . Haines , S . B . ; J . S . Banning , II . ; J . Gilbert , S . The Aides beingSir Knt . R . S . Lines , and AV . H . Scott . The resignation of Ex-Sheril- 'Jones , who
has been a member of the conclave since 186 5 , was then announced , and received with great regret—but as the worthy knight lias recently purchased an estate in AVales he felt unable to continue hisengagementsinMetropolitan Alasonry . The conclave was then closed , and the knights
sat down to a banquet , which did the utmost credit to Bro . Francatelli , as the manager of the Freemasons' Tavern . The viands were extremly good , and also well served—the wines with the exception of the hock , were very fair indeed , and in some instances really excellent*— -altogether
the banquet was a great success . After the removal of the cloth , Sir Knt . J ohn Dyer , whose fine voice is much appreciated by the conclave , sang the " National Anthem " accompanied by Sir Knt . Parker , on the piano-forte , all the knights of course upstanding . Lord Bective ' s health was
warmly received , as was also the toast of the Grand Council , for which Sir Knt . Hubbard responded . The health of the popular M . P . S . was next given , and in acknowledging the toast Sir Knt . Kenning gracefully alluded to the services of his predecessor in the chair , adding
that he had great pleasure in placing upon the breast of Sir Knt . Lewis that testimony of goodwill which he so ampl y merited ( cheers ) , and he further said , that tlie Past Sovereign ' s Jewel which now became the appanage of Sir
Knt . Lewis , would be supplemented by the gift of a signet ring , or locket , as might be most agreeable , to that worthy knight . Sir Knight Lewis rose amidst great applause , and , although disclaiming any special merit for having learned
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his work , and endeavoured to do his duty , felt , nevertheless , that the kind feeling shown towards him by the conclave , would be a stimulus to greater exertions for the benefit of their beloved order , in the welfare of which he took a deep and lasting interest . He exhorted the officers to
make themselves thoroughly acquainted with the ritual , and to go forward , hand-in-hand , in perfecting the aims of christian chivalry , and he hoped that out of the two thousand members now upon their rapidly increasing roll , none would be found to prove recreant to their vows ,
or backsliders from those great principles which wcre at once the foundation and glory of the whole Masonic structure . ( Immense applause . ) The health of Sir Knt . Hobson was then . given from the chair , in a neat and effective speech , and the newly-installed companion expressed his
thanks in ' cordial terms , for the fraternal greeting he had received . Sir Knt . Hobson afterwards sang a capital hunting song , with a spirit-stirring chorus . Sir Knt . Marsh responded for the Past Sovereigns , of whom five were present , and Sir Knt . J . Read , Viceroy of the
Roman Eagle Conclave , No . 6 , replied for the visitors . Thc health of the officers was then drunk with enthusiasm , and Sir Knts . Moss , Sillifant , Barrett , Yeoman , and Haines , returned thanks . The musical arrangements of the meeting were entrusted to Sir Knt . Henry Parker , who conducted them in his usual efficient
manner , and it is only just to add , that the harmony of the evening was greatly indebted to the vocal exertions of Sir Knts . Moss , Marsh , Dyer , Hobson , and other obli ging companions . The Sentinel ' s toast having been given , the knights separated , fully satisfied with the proceedings attendant upon their very happy re-union .
Ancient And Acceped Rite.
Ancient and Acceped Rite .
SUFFOLK . Ii'swicn . —Victoria Chapter Rose ** $ < H . R . D . M . —A special meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Ipswich , on Friday , the 7 th inst ., forthe purpose of installing Bro . the Rev . C . Gordon Browne , B . A ., of Godmanchester , as also to present 111 . Bro . the Rev . R . N . Sanderson ,
30 ° ALA ., P . M . AV . S ., with a jewel for his ser- * vices to the chapter , and to receive a deputation from the Supreme Council , 33 . The meeting was called for seven , but it was nearly eight o ' clock before sufficient brethren had mustered to open chapter . The want of punctuality on
the part of the E . and P . P . was freely commented upon . Amongst those present were : •—¦ III . Bros . Captain N . G . Philips , 33 , L . G . C ., S . G . C . ; Rev . R . N . Sanderson , 33 ° , P . M . AV . S . ; Emra Holmes , 31 ; and Ex . Bros . AV . T . AVestgate , M . AV . S . ; C . T . Townsend , P . M . AV . S . ; P .
Cornell , R . ; G . Cresswell , & c . The chapter being opened , and Bro . the Rev . Gordon Browne having previously signed the Golden Book , received the preliminary degree in an adjoiningchamber ; he was received , obligated I . T . N . O . T . H . A .. U . T ., installed and perfected Knight of
the Pelican and Eagle , and Sovereign Prince Rose Croix . The beautiful ceremony , which only wanted the addition of music , and the presence of members to make it trul y imposing , was performed by 111 . Bro . Sanderson , with his usual skill and ability , the Most 111 . L . G . C .
sealing the neophyte with the seal of Perfection . Bro . AVestgate then proceeded to present III . Bro . Sanderson with the handsome gold jewel of a P . M . AV . S ., ( supplied by Bro . George Kenning , ) in the name of the chapter , speaking in very complimentary terms of his services in the
higher degrees . Bro . Sanderson 111 acknowledging tlie gift said , he should be proud to wear it whenever he might do so , not as a token of his own merits , but as an evidence of the goodwill of the E . and P . Princes who formed the chapter . 111 . Bro . Emra Holmes gave notice that at the next meeting of the chapter he should move
that the fee for installation and perfection shonld be raised to £ d 6 s ., which should include clothing to be provided by the Chapter . He proposed this because he hatl observed a great want of uniformity in the clothingof the brethren , which could onl y be secured by adopting the course he suggested . The third point having been given , , and the
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Royal Arch.
records with that profundity of sound critical analysis which has rendered him universally known in the literary Masonic world , both in Europe and America . Considering that his
leisure time is devoted to Masonic researches and historical essays which have great and just claims to our consideration . Considering also , that the eminent services of that laborious
brother in disseminating light , truth arid knowledge of our order—his unwearied exertions at all times to uphold by example and by word the dignity , prestige , and importance of our ancient fraternity as well as to promote the welfare of
the Craft at large , justly and deservedly entitle him to some acknowledgement of our grateful and effectionate regard and esteem . AVe therefore , cordially propose , that the dignity of an Hononary member of this chapter be conferred upon our distinguished and worthy Brother and
Companion , AV . J . Hughan , of Truro , Cornwall . All business being concluded , the chapter was closed in due form , and the Companions adjourned to refreshments , and a most agreeable evening was spent , the toast of the two Hon . Members , Dr . H . Hopkins , and AV . J . Hughan , was hot forgotten .
ISLE OF MAN . DOUGLAS . —Athole . Chapter , ( No . 1004 ) . — The annual installation ceremony in connection with the Royal Arch Chapter of the Athole Lodge , 1004 , took place on Tuesday , 2 nd inst .,
at four o ' clock . The Principals installed were Comps . R . Tuton , Z . j AVebb , II . ; and J . J . Harwood , J ., the retiring Principal being Comp . H . P . Mayle , P . Z , G . M . Lofffiouse , P . Z ., acted as the Installinsr Master of the three
Principals , and did his work 111 the admirable letter perfect style for which he is distinguished amongst local Masons . He was ably assisted by Comps . E . AV . Stocker , P . Z . of Southport Chapter , 613 ; and H . P . Mavle , P . Z . of the
Athole Chapter . At the conclusion of the ceremony of installation , the newly-installed First principal exalted Bro . J . Lambert into Royal Arch Masonry , Comp . AV . Harris ably fulfilling the office of P . S ., and G . M . Lofthouse , P . Z .,
giving the concluding lecture in a most impressive manner . The newly-invested officers of the chapter were Comps . G . C . Heron , P . S . j T . Handley , S . E . and Treas . ; J . Berrill , S . N . ; and J . Lanaghan , Janitor . The banquet took
place the same evening at the A ictoria Hotel , where a most elegant repast was prepared for the companions by the proprietor , Mr . T . Martin . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , Comp . E . AV . Stocker , P . Z ., replying for
the " visitors , ' took occasion to remark upon the praiseworthy efficiency displayed by all who had taken prominent part in the ceremony of the evening , making particular mention of the exaltation ceremony , performed by the newlyinstalled Z ., Comp . R . Tuton , as being
something unusual and noteworthy , and as speaking well for his zeal ami alacrity in mastering the duties of his office . Altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent by the companions of the Chapter ; the proceedings were conducted in such a manner as to warrant a belief in the steady and sure advance of the principles of the Masonic order in Douglas .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
KENT . DOVER . —Dover and . 'Cinque Ports Lodge ( No . J 52 . )—For some years past Freemasonry has been advancing with great rapidity in Dover , and on Thursday afternoon a Mark Masters' Lodge ( Dover and Cinque Ports , No . 152 ) , was inaugurated with much success at Northumberland
House , the residence of Bro . AV . Forster . There were present V . AV . Bro . Binckes , G . M . S ., P . G . J . AV . ; and Bros . Burgess , 7 ; Finch , 129 ; Stanley , 84 ; Fuhr , 129 ; G . Page , 129 ; Le Forest , 7 ?; Captain Athorpe , R . E . 86 ; Osment ,
Fairthough , AV . M ., 147 ; G . J . Smith , 129 ; Stretch , 84 ; Forster , 199 ; T . A . Terson , 199 : AVilson , 199 ; Baker , 199 ; Prebble , 1 , 208 : Elms , 199 ; Igglesden , 199 ; T . AA . Fry , 199 ; Tucker , Evans , 1 , 09 6 ; Grunwald , 199 ; and
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King , 199 . The consecration was most admirably performed by Bro . Binckes , who also advanced twelve brethren to the degree of M . M . M . Bro . Fairthough was installed as AV . M . of the Cinque Ports Lodge , and he appointed the following brethren as his officers : —Bros . Stanley , S . AV . :
Osment , J . AV . ; Magrath , M . O . ; Fuhr , S . O . ; Forster , Registrar of Marks and Treasurer ; T . A . Terson , Hon . Secretary and S . D . ; AAllson , J . D . ; Baker , D . S . ; and King , Tyler . The brethren then adjourned to the Harp Hotel , where a magnificent banquet was prepared by
Bro . Fry . The whole aflair was a most brilliant success , mainly through the exertions of Bros . T . A . Terson , and Forster , who , we are pleased to observe , are elected to the respective offices of Secretary and Treasurer . Thanks are due to Bro . Forster for the use of his drawing-room ,
which was handsomely decorated tor the occasion . Meetings will be held monthly . From twenty to thirty members have already been enrolled , and we feel confident that the lodge will shortly become one ofthe most flourishing and influential in the country .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
PREMIER CONCLAVE OF ENGLAND . —The anniversary assembly of this conclave was held at Freemasons Tavem , on the 3 rd inst ., and was well attended . Sir Knt . Angelo J . Lewis , ALA . the M . P . S . presided , and was supported by Sir Knts . AV . E . Gumbleton , J . P . G . H . C . ; Revd . C
AV . Spencer Stanhope , AV . II . Hubbard , J . G . Marsh , and other distinguished members of the order . After the usual ballot , Bro . Percival Reginald Hobson was installed as a Knight of this ancient branch of chivalry , and proclaimed accordingly , the historical oration being given
hy the High Prelate , Rev . C . AV . Spencer Stanhope . The M . P . S . then called upon Sir Knt . Cubitt , P . M . P . S . to present Sir Knt . G . Kenning , M . P . S . Elect , for enthronement , and the usual questions having been asked and satisfactorily responded , to the M . P . S . Elect was
enthroned by his predecessor , Sir Knt . Lewis in a very able manner . Sir Knt . Moss was then inducted into thc chair of Viceroy , to which he had been elected—and the officers were invested as follows : Sir Knts . E . Sillifant , S . G . ; G . A . Taylor , J . G . ; J . AV . Barrett , II . G . ; T . Cubitt ,
P . M . P . S ., Treas . ; R . AV . Little , P . M . P . S ., Rec . ; T . B . Yeoman . II . P . ; Rev . C . AV . Spencer Stanhope , Orator ; H . Parker , Org . ; G . S . Haines , S . B . ; J . S . Banning , II . ; J . Gilbert , S . The Aides beingSir Knt . R . S . Lines , and AV . H . Scott . The resignation of Ex-Sheril- 'Jones , who
has been a member of the conclave since 186 5 , was then announced , and received with great regret—but as the worthy knight lias recently purchased an estate in AVales he felt unable to continue hisengagementsinMetropolitan Alasonry . The conclave was then closed , and the knights
sat down to a banquet , which did the utmost credit to Bro . Francatelli , as the manager of the Freemasons' Tavern . The viands were extremly good , and also well served—the wines with the exception of the hock , were very fair indeed , and in some instances really excellent*— -altogether
the banquet was a great success . After the removal of the cloth , Sir Knt . J ohn Dyer , whose fine voice is much appreciated by the conclave , sang the " National Anthem " accompanied by Sir Knt . Parker , on the piano-forte , all the knights of course upstanding . Lord Bective ' s health was
warmly received , as was also the toast of the Grand Council , for which Sir Knt . Hubbard responded . The health of the popular M . P . S . was next given , and in acknowledging the toast Sir Knt . Kenning gracefully alluded to the services of his predecessor in the chair , adding
that he had great pleasure in placing upon the breast of Sir Knt . Lewis that testimony of goodwill which he so ampl y merited ( cheers ) , and he further said , that tlie Past Sovereign ' s Jewel which now became the appanage of Sir
Knt . Lewis , would be supplemented by the gift of a signet ring , or locket , as might be most agreeable , to that worthy knight . Sir Knight Lewis rose amidst great applause , and , although disclaiming any special merit for having learned
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his work , and endeavoured to do his duty , felt , nevertheless , that the kind feeling shown towards him by the conclave , would be a stimulus to greater exertions for the benefit of their beloved order , in the welfare of which he took a deep and lasting interest . He exhorted the officers to
make themselves thoroughly acquainted with the ritual , and to go forward , hand-in-hand , in perfecting the aims of christian chivalry , and he hoped that out of the two thousand members now upon their rapidly increasing roll , none would be found to prove recreant to their vows ,
or backsliders from those great principles which wcre at once the foundation and glory of the whole Masonic structure . ( Immense applause . ) The health of Sir Knt . Hobson was then . given from the chair , in a neat and effective speech , and the newly-installed companion expressed his
thanks in ' cordial terms , for the fraternal greeting he had received . Sir Knt . Hobson afterwards sang a capital hunting song , with a spirit-stirring chorus . Sir Knt . Marsh responded for the Past Sovereigns , of whom five were present , and Sir Knt . J . Read , Viceroy of the
Roman Eagle Conclave , No . 6 , replied for the visitors . Thc health of the officers was then drunk with enthusiasm , and Sir Knts . Moss , Sillifant , Barrett , Yeoman , and Haines , returned thanks . The musical arrangements of the meeting were entrusted to Sir Knt . Henry Parker , who conducted them in his usual efficient
manner , and it is only just to add , that the harmony of the evening was greatly indebted to the vocal exertions of Sir Knts . Moss , Marsh , Dyer , Hobson , and other obli ging companions . The Sentinel ' s toast having been given , the knights separated , fully satisfied with the proceedings attendant upon their very happy re-union .
Ancient And Acceped Rite.
Ancient and Acceped Rite .
SUFFOLK . Ii'swicn . —Victoria Chapter Rose ** $ < H . R . D . M . —A special meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Ipswich , on Friday , the 7 th inst ., forthe purpose of installing Bro . the Rev . C . Gordon Browne , B . A ., of Godmanchester , as also to present 111 . Bro . the Rev . R . N . Sanderson ,
30 ° ALA ., P . M . AV . S ., with a jewel for his ser- * vices to the chapter , and to receive a deputation from the Supreme Council , 33 . The meeting was called for seven , but it was nearly eight o ' clock before sufficient brethren had mustered to open chapter . The want of punctuality on
the part of the E . and P . P . was freely commented upon . Amongst those present were : •—¦ III . Bros . Captain N . G . Philips , 33 , L . G . C ., S . G . C . ; Rev . R . N . Sanderson , 33 ° , P . M . AV . S . ; Emra Holmes , 31 ; and Ex . Bros . AV . T . AVestgate , M . AV . S . ; C . T . Townsend , P . M . AV . S . ; P .
Cornell , R . ; G . Cresswell , & c . The chapter being opened , and Bro . the Rev . Gordon Browne having previously signed the Golden Book , received the preliminary degree in an adjoiningchamber ; he was received , obligated I . T . N . O . T . H . A .. U . T ., installed and perfected Knight of
the Pelican and Eagle , and Sovereign Prince Rose Croix . The beautiful ceremony , which only wanted the addition of music , and the presence of members to make it trul y imposing , was performed by 111 . Bro . Sanderson , with his usual skill and ability , the Most 111 . L . G . C .
sealing the neophyte with the seal of Perfection . Bro . AVestgate then proceeded to present III . Bro . Sanderson with the handsome gold jewel of a P . M . AV . S ., ( supplied by Bro . George Kenning , ) in the name of the chapter , speaking in very complimentary terms of his services in the
higher degrees . Bro . Sanderson 111 acknowledging tlie gift said , he should be proud to wear it whenever he might do so , not as a token of his own merits , but as an evidence of the goodwill of the E . and P . Princes who formed the chapter . 111 . Bro . Emra Holmes gave notice that at the next meeting of the chapter he should move
that the fee for installation and perfection shonld be raised to £ d 6 s ., which should include clothing to be provided by the Chapter . He proposed this because he hatl observed a great want of uniformity in the clothingof the brethren , which could onl y be secured by adopting the course he suggested . The third point having been given , , and the